# NATO ally foils arson attack on drone factory — and says Russia is to blame

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/nato-ally-foils-arson-attack-on-drone-factory-and-says-russia-is-to-blame/
- Published: 2026-11-15T20:42:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T21:24:38+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/15/world-news/estonia-closes-all-russia-border-crossings-after-suspected-arson-attack/
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Estonia says it prevented an arson attack on drone maker Threod Systems.
- Eight Latvian suspects were detained; warrants sought for five.
- Estonia plans to close all crossings with Russia from 1 December.

## Summary

Estonia says it foiled an attempted arson attack on Threod Systems, a major drone manufacturer, and accuses Russia’s GRU military intelligence service of ordering it. The alleged plot prompted Estonia to announce that all border crossings with Russia will close from 1 December, which its foreign minister described as a consequence for hostile actions.

Eight people, all from neighbouring Latvia, were detained on suspicion of sabotage early on Saturday; prosecutors have sought arrest warrants for five. Estonian authorities say a swift police response prevented major damage, while Russia has not commented and has previously denied involvement in sabotage. The accusation follows a separate arson attack on Estonian arms maker Milrem Robotics in August, also blamed by Estonia on Russian intelligence.

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